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Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods) (Orick, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/cal-barrel-road-prairie-creek/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Cal Barrel Road (Prairie Creek Redwoods)

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: trail. Location: Orick, Humboldt County, California. Managed by National Park Service, Redwood National and State Parks.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | The Park Service names this gravel road as a place for a walk with a leashed pet in old-growth redwoods. Pets are not permitted on the park's trails. | [3] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet (The Park Service sets a maximum leash length of 6 feet.) | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. National Park Service, "Redwood National and State Parks: Pets" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > Gravel Roads : Cal Barrel Road and Walker Road.
2. National Park Service, "Redwood National and State Parks: Pets (leash rule)" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > Your pet must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters).
3. National Park Service, "Redwood National and State Parks: Pets (Rangers' Tip)" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > For a walk through old-growth redwoods with your leashed pet, visit Cal Barrel Road in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park or Walker Road in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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